The Emmy Awards return for their 78th edition on Monday, Sept. 14, when the ceremony airs live at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on NBC. As the official streaming home of the Emmys, Peacock offers cord-cutters a range of ways to watch online.
Among the nominees are established dramas alongside newcomers in comedy. “The Pitt” is the leading contender with 25 nominations, while “Hacks” has broken the record for most nominations by a comedy series in a single year. “Widow’s Bay,” “Pluribus” and “Beef” also make the comedy shortlist, and the ceremony marks the 30th anniversary of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and the 50th anniversary of “Charlie’s Angels.”.
The Host and the Record
The host of this year’s ceremony is Mariska Hargitay, who is making her debut in the role. She will be the first woman to solo-host the Emmys since Jane Lynch in 2011, a distinction that sets her apart from anyone else currently serving in that capacity. Already a proven talent, Hargitay has an Emmy under her belt for her work as Olivia Benson on “Law & Order: SVU,” and she most recently added Creative Arts Emmys to her collection for her documentary “My Mom Jayne.”.
Melissa Rivers has stepped into hosting duty following years of establishing herself on the red carpet. Her mother, Joan Rivers, dedicated decades to covering Hollywood, and now Melissa Rivers is taking over coverage duties for Variety and CNN’s shared red-carpet event.
Cord-Cutter Choices
For viewers who do not have cable, Peacock offers the easiest way to watch the ceremony. The service will stream the entire event live, matching the broadcast carried by NBC. That means you can see the show without subscribing to NBC’s regular channels. Peacock’s Premium plan costs $12.99 a month, and Premium Plus costs $19.99 a month. Both plans come with access to the live Emmys telecast, though Premium Plus removes ads from much of Peacock’s on-demand library.
Viewers seeking a larger bundle can find local NBC stations on Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, Fubo and Sling TV. Hulu + Live TV runs a three-day free trial for eligible new subscribers, though the presence of local NBC stations depends on the viewer’s market.
Red Carpet Coverage
CNN and Variety have joined forces for live reporting from the Emmys red carpet. The coverage “CNN & Variety Red Carpet Live: TV’s Biggest Night”, starting at 5 p.m. ET, streams on CNN.com/Watch and the CNN app for CNN streaming subscribers. For three hours, viewers get arrivals, interviews and fashion coverage before the main ceremony begins.
CNN correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister and Variety co-president and co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh will host the special live from the carpet. Melissa Rivers joins throughout the evening to weigh in on fashion and arrivals. This marks Rivers’ first return to an awards-show red carpet in nearly 20 years, following the years she spent covering Hollywood alongside her mother.
The Nominated Shows
“The Pitt” is the most-nominated show of the year with 25 nods. The HBO Max medical drama is looking to repeat its success from last year. Noah Wyle is again among the acting contenders, while Katherine LaNasa and Taylor Dearden are part of the heavily nominated ensemble.
The fifth and final season of “Hacks” has earned 24 nominations, breaking the record for the highest number of nods a comedy series has received in a single year. Lead comedy actress honors went to Jean Smart once more, while Megan Stalter secured her first Emmy nomination for the show.
Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” picked up 19 nominations, and “Pluribus” scored 18, including a lead drama actress nomination for Rhea Seehorn. Netflix’s second season of “Beef” follows with 16 nominations.
Career Milestones
Monday night’s broadcast offers a pair of potential Emmy firsts. Harrison Ford stands a chance to claim his very first award for “Shrinking.”, while Smart looks to keep her strong run of wins going with “Hacks.”.
What to Watch For
The event will feature tributes to two milestones in television history: a recognition of the 30th anniversary of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, along with a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of “Charlie’s Angels.”.
Here is a quick rundown of the best ways to watch:
- Peacock: Livestreams the ceremony with NBC’s broadcast; $12.99 per month for Premium, $19.99 per month for Premium Plus.
- Hulu + Live TV: Carries local NBC stations; three-day free trial for eligible new subscribers.
- DirecTV, Fubo, Sling TV: All carry local NBC stations, with varying availability by market.
- CNN: Red-carpet coverage from 5 p.m. ET on CNN.com/Watch and the CNN app.
NBC will air the event live on Monday, Sept. 14, with the broadcast starting at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT. It will also be streamed live on Peacock.
Key Facts Box
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | Monday, Sept. 14, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT |
| Red-carpet show | Monday, Sept. 14, 5 p.m. ET |
| Host | Mariska Hargitay |
| Most nominations | “The Pitt” (25) |
| Record holder | “Hacks” (24 nominations) |
The Emmys bring together the casts and creators behind the year’s biggest shows — from “The Pitt” and “Hacks” to “Pluribus,” “Widow’s Bay” and “Beef.” With Peacock livestreaming the ceremony alongside NBC’s broadcast, cord-cutters can watch the show online without subscribing to a linear bundle.
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